Name of product: Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads
Hazard: The heating pads can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall date: March 8, 2019
Units: About 5,600 (in addition, about 3,600 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves animal-themed sequined heating pads that are heated by USB connection to a PC, laptop, power bank, car charger or other 5V USB port. The heating pads were sold in four styles: French Bull Dog, Sequin Cat Head, Sequin Fox Head and Sequin Blue Owl. A use and care label bearing the name “Aroma Home” is sewn into the bottom pocket of the heating pad where the USB cord emerges.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heating pads and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported in the U.S.
Sold At: T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2018 through January 2019 for $13.
Importer(s): The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 19-077